Etruria

or Tuscia (hence the modern name Tuscany ). A province of Italy, whence the Romans, in a great measure, derived their laws, customs, and superstitions. The subjugation of this country forms an important part of early Roman history. A truce between the Romans and Etrurians for forty years was concluded in 351 B.C. The latter and their allies were defeated at the Vadimonian Lake, 310 B.C. ; with the Boii their allies, 823 B.C. , and totally lost their independence about 265 B.C.